Woman, 33, undergoing IVF dies

A 33-year-old woman who was undergoing infertility treatment at a hospital died on Friday.The woman's family claimed her death was caused by doctors' negligence, and demanded action against the hospital.December 25, 2016, 23:34 IST

Mysuru: A 33-year-old woman who was undergoing infertility treatment at a hospital died on Friday. The woman's family claimed her death was caused by doctors' negligence, and demanded action against the hospital.

Police said Pushpa, who had undergone treatment for two months, was admitted to the facility on Friday. She underwent laparoscopic treatment to remove fibroids in the uterus and was shifted to a ward. Three hours later, her pulse rate plunged and she lost consciousness. The family rushed her to Columbia Asia Hospital, where she died. Dr C Sharat Kumar, consultant obstetrician and gynecologist at Mediwave, told STOI that Pushpa suffered a cardiac arrest after the procedure. The incidence of this is one in a lakh, he said. Pushpa's relatives protested in front of Mediwave and filed a complaint at the Mandi police station. TNN

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